Kevin Linderman

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors developed an understanding of the Six Sigma phenomena from a goal theoretic perspective, and applied these concepts to Six Sigma, and suggested some propositions for future research, which can help serve as a foundation for developing scientific knowledge about Six Sigma.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors use the grounded theory approach and the scant literature available to propose an initial definition and theory of Six Sigma, and argue that although the tools and techniques in Six Sigma are strikingly similar to prior approaches to quality management, it provides an organizational structure not previously seen.

TL;DR: This study conceptualizes supply network disruption and resilience by examining the structural relationships among entities in the network by comparing four fundamental supply network structures, and shows that node/arc-level disruptions do not necessarily lead to network- level disruptions, and demonstrates the importance of differentiating a nodes/arc disruption vs. a network disruption.

TL;DR: This research develops theoretically how a comprehensive quality program such as Six Sigma can produce dissimilar types of learning and knowledge, and how a quality advantage can become more sustainable.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated associative and predictive pattern of implementation between 15 Lean practices and the Six Sigma program. And they found that implementation of any practice from a broader set of Lean practices improves the likelihood of implementing Six Sigma, and that practices commonly bundled under quality management predict and distinguish the group of plants implementing six Sigma extensively from non-implementers.